Chicken salad is keto: it has ~2 g of net carbs per 1/2 cup, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
2 g
per 1/2 cup
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
With only about 2.5 g net carbs per serving, this mayo-based chicken salad is keto-friendly, though watch for versions with added sugar or sweet relish.
Nutrition facts for chicken salad
18 g
Fat
15 g
Protein
0.5 g
Fiber
Why chicken salad is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; chicken salad has 2 g per 1/2 cup (3 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much chicken salad can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~240 g of chicken salad.
Related
In moderation
Coleslaw
9 g net
/ 1/2 cup
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Chili
15 g net
/ 1 cup
No
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17 g net
/ 2 slices (1/4 of a 12-inch pizza)
Yes
Miso soup
4 g net
/ 1 bowl (1 cup)
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Egg drop soup
3 g net
/ 1 cup
No
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20 g net
/ 1 cup
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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: medium
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 2, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 2, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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